Pyramids Face Joliba in African Champions League Clash
pyramids FC Aim for Second straight Win in CAF Champions League
Bamako, Mali – Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC will look to build on their strong start in the CAF Champions League when they face Malian side Joliba Athletic Club on Sunday. kickoff is set for 6:00 PM Cairo time at the March 26 Stadium.
Led by Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, Pyramids cruised to a 5-1 victory over Angola’s Sagrada Esperança in their opening Group D match, putting them atop the standings. Joliba,simultaneously occurring,suffered a 4-0 defeat to Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis.
Pyramids’ journey to the group stage was impressive. They dominated Zanzibar champions JKU in the preliminary round, winning 6-0 and 3-1, before overcoming Rwandan side AS Kigali with a 1-1 draw away and a decisive 3-1 victory at home.
This marks Pyramids’ second consecutive appearance in the CAF Champions League. Last season, they were eliminated in the group stage, but this year they are determined to make a deeper run.
the match will be officiated by a team of Chadian referees, led by Mohamed Al-Haji Allao.
Group D standings:
- Pyramids FC (3 points)
- Esperance de Tunis (3 points)
- Sagrada Esperança (0 points)
- Joliba Athletic Club (0 points)
Pyramids FC eye Second Consecutive CAF Champions League Victory
Bamako, Mali – After a resounding 5-1 opening victory against Angola’s Sagrada Esperança, Egyptian giants Pyramids FC are aiming for a second straight win in the CAF Champions League. Today,they face Malian side Joliba Athletic Club at the March 26 Stadium,with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 PM Cairo time.
Pyramids, under the guidance of Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, are looking to build momentum following their dominant performance in Group D’s opening match. in contrast, Joliba suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Tunisian powerhouse Esperance de Tunis.
Pyramids’ journey to the group stage was marked by extraordinary displays. They comprehensively defeated Zanzibar champions JKU 6-0 and 3-1 in the preliminary round, before overcoming Rwandan side AS Kigali with a 1-1 draw away followed by a decisive 3-1 victory at home.
This season represents Pyramids’ second consecutive appearance in the CAF Champions League. After an early exit in the group stage last year, the Egyptian side are determined to make a deeper run this time around.
The match will be officiated by a team of Chadian referees, led by Mohamed al-Haji Allao.
Current group D Standings:
- pyramids FC (3 points)
- Esperance de Tunis (3 points)
- Sagrada Esperança (0 points)
- Joliba Athletic Club (0 points)